Do not be nervous—it is inadmissible and shameful, not [like] a girl of fourteen.

I have passed your letters on to Sokolnikov, whom I will propose to the Central Committee to send to Turkestan to sort out the matter.

I spoke with Sokolnikov and established (entre nous!*) his agreement that the case begun against you is nonsensical.

* — between us! Editor's note.

Do not be nervous.

Continue your work, withdrawing from nowhere. Be able to methodically and calmly gather materials against those who have begun this absurd case.

Your Lenin

written in the hand of L. A. Fotieva

Written 24 December 1921

First published in 1959

in Lenin Miscellany XXXVI

Printed from the text,